Rick Fox teases 'Big Bang Theory' role

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Rick Fox has revealed details of his guest role on The Big Bang Theory.

Retired basketball player Fox has signed up to play Glenn, the ex-boyfriend of Wolowitz's love interest Bernadette.

Speaking to TV Guide, Fox explained that Glenn is intelligent as well as good-looking and revealed that he will be jealous of Wolowitz (Simon Helberg) for being with Bernadette (Melissa Rauch).

"It's all in Glenn's head now," he said. "'How am I losing to this guy? He's smarter than me'. I love that they turned the 'threatening ex' on its ear. At the end of the day, I have more insecurity about my intellect and am constantly fighting to be accepted intellectually and be seen for more than my looks and size. I want to appear intelligent and prove my intelligence. That's where I'm battling with him."

Fox revealed that Glenn and Wolowitz will be involved in "entanglements" but continued: "If we were to compete physically, I'd definitely be a shoo-in. But in this world, everything competition-wise is done through intellect. The ending is great."

Fox added that he would "love" to return to the show in the future, saying: "I could see myself at the Cheesecake Factory, disrupting people's lives, checking them out every once in a while. He's trying to get the girl back, so he has to come back, right?"